What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sporting league led by duke (9)" mean?

The definition is "Sporting". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). D (synonym="duke") + ALLIANCE (synonym="league") = DALLIANCE; definition: "here" The answer is DALLIANCE.

Sporting league led by duke (9)

Times Cryptic #29198 | 12 Across | 2025-04-08 flower

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